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Old Jul 27, 2018 | 05:31 PM
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I thought with all things Corvette, the more you paid, the better. But not tires?

Oh it's just for wax! *face palm self*

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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by beachbum5011
So far 2 votes hankook, 2 votes for the firestone indy 500's, looking in the pilot super sports, but i don't want to spend that much
I just installed 4 new Falken Azenis tires on my 2000 C5 Corvette. I bought them from Discount tire. They are really affordable, and I was happy with the Falken tires I had on my 1986 C4 Corvette convertible and my 1985.5 Porsche 944. Also, a friend who works at a tire shop recommended Falken Azenis or Firestone Indy. In addition, as Bill Curlee advises, I have scheduled an appointment for an alignment. I prefer a shop which does laser alignment instead of the old-school/traditional alignment, as my tires seem to wear more evenly after a laser alignment, but I suppose any alignment is better than nothing. As for shocks. I have Bilstein, and they are excellent.
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Old Jul 28, 2018 | 08:29 AM
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Only run flats for me.
It's nice to run on cheap tires until you get a flat and don't have a spare.
l'd rather spend a little more now over being cheap for the insurance.
It does suck though that the selection is small on them.
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Old Jul 29, 2018 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bobs77vet
those are great prices.....if money is not a factor the Michelin pilot super sport non run flats are great tires ...just pricey
No one can believe how great the ride is with my Michelins. They are non run flats, corner well and are ultra quiet.
However, I would like a less expensive all season alternative.

Last edited by JimHarris4; Jul 29, 2018 at 09:47 AM. Reason: Clarification
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Old Oct 3, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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another thread bump, huh kid?
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 05:49 PM
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I have the Firestone Firehawks on the front, and Bridgestone's on the rear of my '03Z. They both have the same rubber compound. Couldn't find front and rears in solely either brand.
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